A RARE ABBASID CLAY MOULDED SEAL WITH HORSE AND RIDER...
A RARE ABBASID CLAY MOULDED SEAL WITH HORSE AND RIDER
Syria, 8th century
Of circular form, made of clay, molded in relief with a mythological horse and a rider with raised arms.
3cm high, 8cm diameter
For similar examples:
Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 8 October 2009, lot 82.
Kjeld von Folsach, Art from the World of Islam, Copenhagen 2001, no. 326.
Provenance:
The collection of Georges Antaki.
A RARE ABBASID CLAY MOULDED SEAL WITH HORSE AND RIDER
Syria, 8th century
Of circular form, made of clay, molded in relief with a mythological horse and a rider with raised arms.
3cm high, 8cm diameter
For similar examples:
Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 8 October 2009, lot 82.
Kjeld von Folsach, Art from the World of Islam, Copenhagen 2001, no. 326.
Provenance:
The collection of Georges Antaki.
